[PDF] The Hippos eBook

Author : William S. Burroughs
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 37,4 MB
Release : 2009-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0802198899

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In the summer of 1944, a shocking murder rocked the fledgling Beats. William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, both still unknown, we inspired by the crime to collaborate on a novel, a hard-boiled tale of bohemian New York during World War II, full of drugs and art, obsession and brutality, with scenes and characters drawn from their own lives. Finally published after more than sixty years, this is a captivating read, and incomparable literary artifact, and a window into the lives and art of two of the twentieth century’s most influential writers.

Author : Sandra Boynton
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,29 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Counting
ISBN : 9780689834998

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From the moment when one hippo calls his friends over for a party to the climactic moment when all the hippos really do go berserk, the action in this funny book never lets up--even when the party's over and all the hippos go their separate ways. First published in 1977 and now formatted with an expansive design and bold, new vibrant colors, Hippos Go Berserk! offers inspired silliness. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Karen Paolillo
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 21,22 MB
Release : 2014-05-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0143531530

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When the threads that hold human society together unravel, the animal kingdom suffers. Karen Paolillo discovered this first-hand in Zimbabwe when she developed a close connection with thirteen hippos in their natural habitat, the Turgwe River. Her mission to save these exceptional animals after they came under threat of drought, land invasions and poachers developed into a beautiful African love story. It is also the stirring tale of how one woman faced personal and financial adversities while ensuring the survival of a family of hippos, with Bob, a three-ton bull, as their leader. With the establishment of the Turgwe Hippo Trust, Karen has triumphed as guardian of the hippos, and the animals have prospered ever since. A Hippo Love Story shares this heroic journey of a nature lover who became an ally of one of Africa's most fearsome animal species.

Author : Jonathan London
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 14,33 MB
Release : 2024-10-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1536246360

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“With gorgeous mixed-media illustrations and accessible, engaging language, this picture book will spur interest in the world of hippos.” — School Library Journal (starred review) The deadliest animal in Africa isn’t the lion or the crocodile — it’s the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much as fifty men, and can run twenty-five miles per hour. Follow these hefty hulks as they glide underwater, play tug-of-war, swat balls of dung at one another, and nuzzle their young in the mud. Just don’t get too close — they could chomp you in two!

Author : S.K. Eltringham
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,11 MB
Release : 2010-01-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1408128683

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Hippos are unusual in being genuinely amphibious. This has a fundamental effect on their physiology and way of life. Following a general introduction, there is a detailed description of hippo anatomy and physiology, including facts about their skin structure and physiology. Subsequent chapters are devoted to their social biology and ecology, including descriptions of their breeding and feeding ecology. Several extraordinary instances of carnivory, including an instance of cannibalism, are described. This book closes with three chapters devoted to the results of the author's survey on the distribution and abundance of the common hippo throughout Africa.

Author : Maxwell Eaton, III
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 33,73 MB
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1250306221

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Maxwell Eaton III's The Truth About Bears is a lighthearted nonfiction picture book, filled with useful facts about bears that will make you laugh so hard you won’t even realize you’re learning something!

Author : Sarah Gailey
Publisher : Tordotcom
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 43,57 MB
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0765395223

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A Finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award for Best Novella Sarah Gailey's wildfire debut River of Teeth is a rollicking alternate history adventure that Charlie Jane Anders calls "preposterously fun." In the early 20th Century, the United States government concocted a plan to import hippopotamuses into the marshlands of Louisiana to be bred and slaughtered as an alternative meat source. This is true. Other true things about hippos: they are savage, they are fast, and their jaws can snap a man in two. This was a terrible plan. Contained within this volume is an 1890s America that might have been: a bayou overrun by feral hippos and mercenary hippo wranglers from around the globe. It is the story of Winslow Houndstooth and his crew. It is the story of their fortunes. It is the story of his revenge. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Lena Landström
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,26 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 9789129655001

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The little hippos are so excited the day that they are allowed to go to Tall Cliff to swim that they forget to watch out for danger.

Author : Sandra Boynton
Publisher : Little Simon
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,34 MB
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442454088

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A shy hippo makes a big impact in this anniversary edition of a Sandra Boynton classic. A hog and a frog cavort in the bog. But not the hippopotamus. A cat and two rats are trying on hats. But not the hippopotamus. The original But Not the Hippopotamus was an instant favorite among children and parents. Now this hilarious Boynton book is back in a Special 30th Anniversary Edition, complete with its silly rhymes and humorous, charming illustrations. In this simple, playful board book, a shy hippo watches as other animals engage in social activities. Finally, the other animals invite the hippo along and, after dithering a moment, she leaps into the fun...with hilarious results. The repetitive, enjoyable rhythm, cheerful mood, and well-crafted, simple rhymes will endear this story to toddlers everywhere. This anniversary edition has an enlarged trim size and metallic ink on the cover, making this Boynton classic even more special.

Author : Iris Hiskey
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,72 MB
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481425377

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When her mom puts her in a fancy dress on the day her Aunt Lil visits, Hannah the Hippo must get help from her animal friends to clean up when she can’t stay away from the squishy mud puddles in the yard. Hannah the Hippo’s very favorite thing to do is play in the mud. She could spend all day dancing, rolling, and jumping around in the cool puddles. But when her Aunt Lil comes to visit one day, Hannah’s mom dresses her in a perfectly clean pink dress for the special occasion and insists that she must not play in any mud today. As hard as she tries to obey her mom’s orders and keep her dress sparkling clean, Hannah finds herself playing in a sloppy, mushy puddle of mud without even noticing. Calling in for help from some of her animal friends, Hannah is determined to clean herself up and return home in tip-top shape before Aunt Lil arrives. “Droll humor abounds in Schmidt’s pastel-dominated watercolors.” – Publishers Weekly